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I am a paleontologist and have been to the country's best museums-sometimes "backstage" where some of the coolest stuff is hidden away. I only stopped here because I was walking to Old Town and passed by it. Figured I would stop in and see what they had. A chunk from the Ghost Ranch bone bed, a T-Rex jaw in a...
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I just returned from this museum with my two boys ages 3 and 6 and was very impressed with everything! We spent a full 2 hours there and that was moving very quickly through everything. Both my boys were engaged the whole time, with new interesting things to see and learn around every corner. The room with live animals of...
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I'm a retired science educator and have seen most of the biggest natural history and science museums in the US and Britain (Smithsonian, American in NYC, Field in Chicago, etc). These are all great museums. But NMMNH&S, overall, may be the best. Yes, the other museums may have more skeletons of dinosaurs or better dioramas of wild animals or better...
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The museum, has exhibits, education, science, Dyna Theater, Planetarium, a great value.
Adults, 13-59 ($7.00), Seniors 60+ ($6.00), and children 3-12 ($4.00).
Come and learn about the Earth, the Solar System, and the Universe, though out billions of years.
Check out the Web site for the different shows and events. The museum has a store, restaurant, and restrooms.
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I've been to the natural history museum several times and have never been disappointed. Before my son was born we would go for adult night and when there was a special exhibit we were interested in. Now that my son is here (10 months old) it's a whole new level of fun. He loves the volcano exhibit!

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my family (all adults) and I enjoyed a half day visit. it was a Monday holiday and we saw plenty of happy families. There were also plenty of helpful staff/docents. I especially enjoyed the dinosaurs, the live animals to view, the IMAX Jerusalem movie, and the Birds of Paradise. Oh yeah, the volcano room was fun and interactive. and easy...
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This venue is very kid-friendly with many interactive displays. An adult could spend hours here reading all the information. It is spacious with plenty of room to see everything. The docents are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

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